On Thursday 27 June, New Designers Associate Prizes were awarded to four of the best graduate designers exhibiting part in Part 1 of New Designers – the exhibition for emerging design, which features over 3,000 graduate designers across two parts.
Director of New Designers Isobel Dennis said:
‘The Associate Prize programme is a very important part of the show which is run in addition to the New Designers Awards. The prizes are presented on the public opening days to further recognise the creative talents of existing graduates’.
The New Designers Associate Prizes in Part 1 were:
The Worshipful Company of Weavers Prize: £1000.
Winner: Lily Emma Tennant
University / College: Loughborough University
Title of work: Passmenterie Collection
Judges’ citation: “Lily’s collection of decorative narrow fabrics is innovative and beautifully constructed. She has mastered many techniques which show outstanding creativity.”
Winner’s comment: “Thank you so much to The Worshipful Company of Weavers and to my wonderful weave tutors. The support I’ve been given is really appreciated. I’m excited to further develop my knowledge of the passementerie industry, producing woven trims professionally and continuing the traditional skills of weaving.”
The Clothworkers’ Company Prize: £1000.
Winner: Marie Stenton
University / College: University of Leeds
Title of work: The Sinner’s Prayer
Judges’ citation: “Marie’s work stands out for its ingenuity and commercialisation.”
Winner’s comment: “Winning this award has been an unbelievable experience. I have always dreamed of starting my own fashion label and this has really helped to make things happen. I could not be more grateful for this amazing opportunity. Thank you to all the lovely judges from The Clothworkers’ Company.”
The Contemporary Glass Society Prize: £250, £100 voucher for Warm Glass, photographic session with Simon Bruntneil and a membership and promotion package.
Winner: Juli Bolaños-Durman
University / College: Edinburgh College of Art
Title of work: Mix and Match Series
Judges’ citation: “Great collection, outstanding presentation, originality, combination of good skill, concept and future ideas of work.”
Winner’s comment: “I am very excited and very grateful for this amazing recognition. This is a great opportunity to continue to explore my professional practice.”
The Christy’s Carpets Prize: £250.
Winner: Kim Norrie
University / College: Robert Gordon Gray’s School of Art
Title of work: Making Spaces in Association with Places
Judges’ citation: “Kim oozes energy, enthusiasm and passion – this is clearly evident in her work. Kim demonstrates her ability to translate development concepts into final pieces – resulting in stunning fabrics.”
Winner’s comment: “I am honoured and extremely happy to have won the New Designers Christy’s Carpets Prize. It’s amazing to have this opportunity to show at New Designers. I would like to thank Christy’s Carpets for their prize and I look forward to keeping in touch in the future.”
